Decent baby camera which works with BI

[lauriecarter]

Hi

I have a BI setup with 3 cameras and we have a baby on the way. I want to use an IP camera as a baby cam but am unsure what one would be best?

I see the Hikvision CUBE come up a lot but there is mention of a cheaper alternative, although Amazon don't seem to have this.

Should I just stump up for the Hikvision?

Half temped by something like this:

Wansview WiFi IP Camera, 1080P Baby Camera K5, Pet: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Wansview WiFi IP Camera, 1080P Baby Camera K5, Pet Camera Monitor Wireless Home Security Camera with Motion Detection 2-Way Audio Night Vision, Works with Alexa (White) at Amazon UK.

www.amazon.co.uk

Seems worth a punt for £21.

Thanks

 

[TonyR]

I suggest you consider the Amcrest IP2M-841 (re-branded Dahua) . It's ONVIF compatible, provides RTSP, is 1080p, IR, has micro-SD card slot, 2-way audio (built-in speaker and mike) plus mike in/speaker out jacks, has pan/tilt/digital zoom, wired or wireless and has alarm in/out, great with Blue Iris, VLC, etc. Available in white, black or silver for under $60.

I have installed it and it's lower-res cousin (720p) , the IPM-721 at 5 locations in 3 years with no hiccups. The most recent firmware provides operation with Google Chrome browser with no plug-in.

EDIT 4/1/21: V3 of the IP2M-841 does NOT provide relay I/O nor jacks for an external mic and speaker.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Amazon.com

Also can check this one.

 

[th182]

I suggest you consider the Amcrest IP2M-841 (re-branded Dahua) . It's ONVIF compatible, provides RTSP, is 1080p, IR, has micro-SD card slot, 2-way audio (built-in speaker and mike) plus mike in/speaker out jacks, has pan/tilt/digital zoom, wired or wireless and has alarm in/out, great with Blue Iris, VLC, etc. Available in white, black or silver for under $60.

I have installed it and it's lower-res cousin (720p) , the IPM-721 at 5 locations in 3 years with no hiccups. The most recent firmware provides operation with Google Chrome browser with no plug-in.

+1 for this camera. I have two of them now. Had one for a new puppy camera a while ago. Has since been made into my garage camera. I just ordered a second one for our second puppy so we can check in on him during the day. I wish it had optical zoom but the digital zoom does what I need.


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[aristobrat]

I suggest you consider the Amcrest IP2M-841 (re-branded Dahua) . It's ONVIF compatible, provides RTSP, is 1080p, IR, has micro-SD card slot, 2-way audio (built-in speaker and mike) plus mike in/speaker out jacks, has pan/tilt/digital zoom, wired or wireless and has alarm in/out, great with Blue Iris, VLC, etc. Available in white, black or silver for under $60.

I have installed it and it's lower-res cousin (720p) , the IPM-721 at 5 locations in 3 years with no hiccups. The most recent firmware provides operation with Google Chrome browser with no plug-in.

@TonyR, can Blue Iris do full-duplex "talk" with this model, or do you have to toggle between talk (mic) and listen (headphones)?

 

[TonyR]

@TonyR, can Blue Iris do full-duplex "talk" with this model, or do you have to toggle between talk (mic) and listen (headphones)?

Honestly, not sure...I only listen at this point. I did try once and got acoustic feedback using the BI app in an iPhone when I attempted to speak while listen was enabled.
However, I think a desktop would provide better isolation vs. a smartphone and therefore, no feedback.

 

[windguy]

@lauriecarter - Welcome to the IPCT Forum and congrats on your new baby. Best of luck!

 

[lauriecarter]

Thanks All.

I am in the UK so getting some of the models mentioned is not as easy, the Amcrest one seems to be £89.99 on Amazon UK which is over twice the price as the US Amazon.

Still looking at the moment, tempted with this:

1080P Home Wireless Security Camera, Pan: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy 1080P Home Wireless Security Camera, Pan/Tilt Control, 4x Digital Zoom, Night Vision and Two-Way Talk, Baby Pet Front Porch Monitor, Alternative WiFi Antenna, P2, Black at Amazon UK.

www.amazon.co.uk

Thanks

 

[TonyR]

Thanks All.

I am in the UK so getting some of the models mentioned is not as easy, the Amcrest one seems to be £89.99 on Amazon UK which is over twice the price as the US Amazon.

Still looking at the moment, tempted with this:

1080P Home Wireless Security Camera, Pan: Amazon.co.uk: Camera & Photo

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy 1080P Home Wireless Security Camera, Pan/Tilt Control, 4x Digital Zoom, Night Vision and Two-Way Talk, Baby Pet Front Porch Monitor, Alternative WiFi Antenna, P2, Black at Amazon UK.

www.amazon.co.uk

Thanks

I would avoid that brand and Wanscam.
Please go back and re-read @VorlonFrog 's post # 4 here and search for that Foscam he suggested.

 

[lauriecarter]

I would avoid that brand and Wanscam.
Please go back and re-read @VorlonFrog 's post # 4 here and search for that Foscam he suggested.

Two FDT cameras on Ebay uk, both from Hong Kong. None in the UK at all.

is FDT also Foscam then?

This one looks ok?

Foscam R2 White WiFi Indoor IP Camera, 1080P HD, PTZ - Security Camera Grade A | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Foscam R2 White WiFi Indoor IP Camera, 1080P HD, PTZ - Security Camera Grade A at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[TonyR]

is FDT also Foscam then?

Yes

This one looks ok?

Reviews on US amazon are OK, so I guess given your someone limited choices, I'd say "yes" (unless another member from the UK has some better suggestions for an indoor wireless cam with 2 way audio, ONVIF and Blue Iris compatible).

 

[TonyR]

@lauriecarter .
@VorlonFrog mentioned this in another thread.